Name/Title
Duck BroochEntry/Object ID
2021.18.8Description
Duck brooch depicting a male mallard. Three-dimensional. Resin-cast and hand-painted in naturalistic colours. Depicts a duck posed mid-flight, with its neck stretched, beak open, feet tucked into its body, and wings posed at the peak of their upstroke. Eyes, nostrils, tail and wing feathers are visible in resin model. Back of brooch is flat and unpainted, revealing resin. Silver metal brooch pin is adhered semi-vertically to back. Abrasions on inside wing.Use
Part of a set of NatureCraft brooches made by a Vancouver company in the 1950s, depicting flowers, birds, and fish of British Columbia, Canada. These hand-painted resin brooches were distributed at gift and jewelry shops across Canada.
In the 1950s, the donor's family purchased samples of the full NatureCraft brooch line as part of a planned business venture. While this venture did not come to fruition, these sample brooches remained in their possession.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Favor, DarylClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
ResinColor
Green, Blue, Brown, White, OrangeMade/Created
Manufacturer
NaturecraftDate made
circa 1950 - 1959Place
City
VancouverState/Province
British ColumbiaCountry
CanadaContinent
North AmericaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
Naturecraft / VANCOUVER, B.C.Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: 6.5cm
Width: 2.5cm
Height: 7cm